Questions and Answers
What does the term 'Mesopotamia' mean?
Middle land
Which activity offered a better livelihood than agriculture in the north of Mesopotamia?
Animal herding
What marked urban life in Mesopotamian cities?
Division of labor
When were the first Mesopotamian tablets written?
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What did the Mesopotamian tablets contain?
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Study Notes
Mesopotamia
- The term 'Mesopotamia' means "land between the rivers" in Greek, referring to the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Economy and Urbanization
- In the north of Mesopotamia, pastoralism offered a better livelihood than agriculture due to the region's harsh climate and poor soil.
- The existence of urban centers marked urban life in Mesopotamian cities, indicating a high level of social organization and development.
Writing and Record-keeping
- The first Mesopotamian tablets were written around 3500 BCE.
- These tablets contained a range of information, including business transactions, government records, literature, and scientific knowledge.
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Test your knowledge about the geography of ancient Mesopotamia, located between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers in what is now Iraq. Explore topics like the fertile soil, agricultural beginnings, and the influence of the rivers on early city development.
